Community College of Aurora is a diverse, tight-knit community that offers quality education at two convenient locations and online. Students leave CCA prepared for the next stage of their lives, whether in the workforce or at a four-year institution.

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CCA is committed to student success and provides many resources, tools and support to aid students in their education. From enrollment to graduation, CCA is dedicated to helping students realize their potential both inside and outside of the classroom.

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CCA’s mission is to help students succeed in college and beyond. Cutting-edge technology, outstanding faculty, student clubs and countless services work together to ensure that students meet their goals.

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CCA offers over 40 areas of degrees and certificates to choose from, many as part of seamless transfer plans. Students can take classroom, online, hybrid and evening/weekend classes to fit their schedule.

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Each member of CCA’s skilled, knowledgeable and compassionate faculty and staff is committed to creating a comfortable and supportive learning environment for students. Students and alumni of diverse backgrounds have excelled at CCA and beyond.

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CCA proudly serves Aurora and the surrounding communities, engaging in economic and community development initiatives through workforce training, certificate and degree programs and community enrichment.

Center for Workforce Development - Adjunct Instructor

SUPERVISES: No supervisory responsibilities associated with this position

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

BASIC ROLES: An important part of the role of the Center for Workforce Development (CFWD) is to provide essential skills training to individuals who may have limited job skills, work histories, and significant employment barriers. The Workforce Development Instructor is responsible for teaching essential job search and job retention skills to students of the Center for Workforce Development. This position coordinates the Life Skills courses and coaches students in their job search process. The ideal candidate for this position will be highly motivated and possess a strong commitment to preparing students for the workforce.

Teach students to research jobs, target résumés, and apply with appropriate employers utilizing effective job search methods and tools.

Act as a substitute instructor for the Life Skills classes as necessary.

Modify existing course objectives and curriculum as necessary, using best practices.

Create an energized learning atmosphere that engages students utilizing group-work, contextualized learning, scenarios, games and activities that result in the acquisition and retention of desired skills.

Evaluate the effectiveness of classes and make necessary changes based on employer hiring requirements, student needs, and class outcomes.

Provide career planning in groups and one-on-one to instruct students to target jobs and industries based on their interests, skills, abilities and experience.

Assist students in the Job Search computer lab with applications, résumés and cover letters.

Workforce Development Coordination

Communicate with case management staff on the progress, attendance, successes, and challenges of students in the Workforce Development and Life Skills classes and all students in Job Search activities.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Experience planning and coordinating class schedules.Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and Power Point.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to coach and motivate individuals to find employment.

Knowledge of skills required for obtaining and maintaining successful employment.

Knowledge of regional labor markets and business hiring practices.

Experience teaching life skills classes.Bilingual and bi-literate in English and Spanish.

Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2014

Current Salary Rate: Instructional hours will be paid at the current adjunct rate.

Application Process: Please submit a letter of application, specifically addressing the position requirements, and a current resume to: Joyce Benson-Fox– joyce.benson-fox@ccaurora.edu. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

By submitting an application for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with the Community College of Aurora; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.

The Federal Clery Act (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website at http://www.ccaurora.edu/students/student-right-know. A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Community College of Aurora, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses.

Note - relocation expenses will not be provided.

Notice to all Applicants:

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.

Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.

Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.

Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.

CCA is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit www.copera.org.

Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Community College of Aurora does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status, age or disability in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504, Age Discrimination Act, and Title II of the ADA. Inquiries about Title VI, Title VII, Title IX and Section 504 should be made to Debbie Irvine, 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207, Aurora, CO 80011-9036.

Non-Discrimination Statement:

The Community College of Aurora prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment that violates federal or state law, Board Policy 3-120 or Board Policy 4-120. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion or sexual orientation. The College complies with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; Executive Order 11246, and sections 24-34-301, C.R.S. et seq.

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Community College of Aurora is a diverse, tight-knit community that offers quality education at two convenient locations and online. Students leave CCA prepared for the next stage of their lives, whether in the workforce or at a four-year institution.

Quicklinks

CCA is committed to student success and provides many resources, tools and support to aid students in their education. From enrollment to graduation, CCA is dedicated to helping students realize their potential both inside and outside of the classroom.

Quicklinks

CCA’s mission is to help students succeed in college and beyond. Cutting-edge technology, outstanding faculty, student clubs and countless services work together to ensure that students meet their goals.

Quicklinks

CCA offers over 40 areas of degrees and certificates to choose from, many as part of seamless transfer plans. Students can take classroom, online, hybrid and evening/weekend classes to fit their schedule.

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Each member of CCA’s skilled, knowledgeable and compassionate faculty and staff is committed to creating a comfortable and supportive learning environment for students. Students and alumni of diverse backgrounds have excelled at CCA and beyond.

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CCA proudly serves Aurora and the surrounding communities, engaging in economic and community development initiatives through workforce training, certificate and degree programs and community enrichment.